Three Capitals, Countryside and Fjords
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Copenhagen - The Kingdom of Denmark
Arrive in Copenhagen and make your own way to the hotel (taxi transfers can be pre-booked in advance).
Discover the city at your own pace.
You will meet your tourleader at the reception of the hotel. Time to be determined on expected arrival of the rest of the group.
Overnight in Copenhagen at Scandic Copenhagen or similar.
Scandic Copenhagen
make your own way to the hotel (taxi transfers can be pre-booked in advance).
Breakfast in the hotel.
A local guide will take you for panoramic tour of the capital of Denmark, we will appreciate its old architecture, the district and the port of Nyhavn. In this thousand-year-old city, its historical charm offers at the same time everything expected of a modern metropolis: theatres, museums, restaurants, shops... Other points of interest that we will pass are the Amalienborg Palace – home of the royalty of Denmark, the Christianborg Palace where the Danish Parliament is located, the National Museum of History or the stock market building, among others. To end our tour, the very famous and well-known 'Little Mermaid' could not be missed.
In the afternoon, departure to Aarhus taking the ferry from Odden.
Overnight in Aarhus at Comwell Aarhus City or similar.
Breakfast- Aarhus at Comwell Aarhus City
190 km
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning historical tour with local guide through Aarhus; This is the second most populous city in Denmark and was named the European Capital of Culture in 2017. Its strategic location made it an important Viking city, and later a flourishing commercial place. Stop at the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral. Free time to continue discovering the city on your own.
In the afternoon we will continue to the North of Denmark to reach Hirtshals where we board an overnight cruise to Norway.
Dinner and overnight on board.
- Breakfast, dinner
- overnight on board of a cruise
- 185 km
Breakfast at the cruise.
In the morning a panoramic walk with our tourleader to discover the charming old town of Stavanger. Rest of the day free. We recommend doing one of the two optional activities*:
Option A: Cruise on the Lysefjord. This 3-hour cruise on the Lysefjord will get us close enough to one of the fjord's waterfalls to feel the mist and to witness the imposing presence of the Pulpit Rock towering above all the other stunning scenery.
Option B: Lysefjord Cruise + Preikestolen (Pulpit) Climb – From the fjord to the mountaintop. This fjord cruise from Stavanger to Lysefjord is combined with a spectacular hike to world famous Preikestolen. See the panoramic view from the plateau!
*Travellers choosing Option B will not take the morning tour of
Stavanger)
*please note only one option can be selected
Overnight in Stavanger at Scandic Stavanger City Hotel or similar.
- Breakfast
- Scandic Stavanger City Hotel
Breakfast in the hotel.
Continue driving to Bergen by taking ferry from Mortavika to Årsvågen and from Sandvikvåg to Halhjem. Arrival in Bergen and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, panoramic tour of Bergen with a local guide to see the most emblematic places of the city, including the famous fish market and the Hanseatic quarter, a World Heritage Site (UNESCO).
In the afternoon, you will have a chance to take a ride with the Floibanen funicular to the top of mountain Floyen. From there, you can admire the magnificent views of the city and its surrounding landscapes.
Overnight in Bergen at Scandic Ornen or similar.
- Breakfast
- Scandic Ornen
- 210 km
Breakfast in the hotel.
After breakfast we are heading to Voss to start our spectacular train trip ascending almost 900 meters with incredible views of the fjord. The train journey will start from Voss and take you to Myrdal station, which is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village of Flåm. In Myrdal, board the famous Flam Railway Flåmsbana - one of the steepest trainlines in the world. The train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls and no less than 20 tunnels. It offers so many viewpoints that many feel like travelling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord.
Upon arrival in Flåm, enjoy some leisure time to explore the scenic village between the fjords.
The journey continues by cruise on the Sognefjord to our accommodation in Balestrand, a rural area surrounded by nature. Sognefjord - the King of Norway and the longest fjord in Norway. The initial part of the fjord, called Aurlandsfjord, is a 17-kilometer arm of the world’s second longest fjord, the Sognefjord (204 km).
It is one of the most picturesque fjords in the world.
Overnight & dinner in Balestrand at Kviknes Hotel or similar.
- Breakfast, dinner
- Kviknes Hotel
- 200 km
Breakfast in the hotel.
We will continue ou route through mountains, valleys and incredible landscapes with numerous villages scattered by nature, taking the ferries. We will make a quick stop outside the Borgund Church, a wooden church dating back to 1,180 AD. In the afternoon we will continue to Lake Tyrifjord and arrive in Oslo.
Overnight in Oslo at Thon Hotel Europa or similar.
- Breakfast
- Thon Hotel Europa
- 365 km
Breakfast in the hotel.
Guided tour of Oslo including Frogner Park with the Vigeland sculpture complex, passing the City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the modern Opera. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, departure to Sweden by bus. Arrival in Karlstad, located in the delta formed by two of Sweden's great natural watercourses: the Klara River and the impressive Lake Vänern.
Overnight in Karlstad at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad or similar.
- Breakfast
- Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad
- 220 km
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning departure to the East until reaching Stockholm - the Swedish capital, built on 14 islands. Surrounded by the Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, with its grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums tell its beautiful 700-year history.
Upon arrival to Stockholm you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, visiting the old town or "Gamla Stan" with its network of small squares and cobbled streets, and we will see the exteriors of the Royal Palace, the Cathedral and the Parliament.
Overnight in Stockholm at Clarion Sign or similar.
- Breakfast
- Clarion Sign
- 305 km
Breakfast in the hotel.
Our tour ends after breakfast.
Depending on your departure time, you might still have some time to enjoy in the city.
Transfer to the airport on your own
(taxi transfers can be pre-booked in advance).
End of our services.
See you soon in Scandinavia!
- Breakfast
- Clarion Sign
- Transfer to the airport on your own (taxi transfers can be pre-booked in advance)
Customer reviews
Barbara Moulton
We have spent 11 beautiful days on our Scandinavian tour and wanted to reach out and say thanks. We couldn't have planned such a fun trip without your guidance. I've always wanted to see Copenhagen, so that was the highlight of the trip for me! I absolutely adore the biking scene there... I'd move there in a heartbeat just for that! Riding the Flam Railway was another highlight. So gorgeous. The Union Hotel in Geiranger was the best hotel, by far. Holy cow! I'd say our least favorite hotel was the Radisson BLU Plaza in Oslo. Our room was a bit outdated and I found a few stains here and there... Not a huge deal, but I think the hotel just needs some updating. The breakfasts at all hotels were fine, we felt satisfied each morning before heading out on tours. The tours each day were great, we saw so much. Loved the fjords and scenery in each country. Overall, a really nice trip to Scandinavia. Thanks again for your help, Susie.
